Dayco Expands Its Aftermarket Parts Line
Dayco has added an additional 391 parts to its aftermarket line, covering more than 96.9 million parts in operation (PIO) in the United States. Dayco says its customers can count on the company for continued innovation and diversification of essential engine products, drive systems and services for automobiles, trucks, construction, agriculture and industry. Serpentine Belts
Preventive Cooling System Service: Keeping P0128 Codes Away
Of the engine’s two vital fluid systems, lubrication and cooling, the cooling system might need more routine maintenance. If we don’t inspect and service the cooling system as required, the system might fail well before the next extended interval oil change is due. With that said, let’s explore a few ways to inspect cooling systems on extended maintenance interval vehicles.
Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Service
Given the current range of extended maintenance intervals, it’s safe to say that your shop might see Grandma’s 2011 Volkswagen Jetta only when its oil life monitor indicates the need for an oil change.
Dayco Adds Interactive Routing Guides To Online Catalog
Dayco’s interactive routing guides show users all related parts used on specific applications, along with the placement of those parts within the actual routing.
Toyota Charging System Diagnostics
A remanufactured alternator has just been installed on a 2008 Toyota Tundra. A few days ago, it left your shop with a happy owner, and now it has returned with the battery warning light glaring in your face. What’s your next move?
Summer Vacation Insurance: Catch a System Failure Before it Interrupts Your Customers’ Travel Plans
With many customers scheduling summer vacation road trips, it is important to check vehicles’ belts and hoses before they get on the road.
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Brake Assist: Diagnosing Low And Hard Brake Pedals
Brake pedal assist complaints are often subjective in nature and, for that reason, can be difficult to solve. I was recently involved in a mobile diagnostic case involving a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser that, unlike most vehicle applications, uses its anti-lock braking pump and accumulator to provide brake pedal assist for normal braking. The Land Cruiser’s brake assist (BA) system can also interface with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), vehicle stability control (VSC) and traction control (TRAC) system, if so equipped.
Steering Noise Diagnostics
Steering system noise complaints can often be the most difficult to reproduce and diagnose. A squeaking noise in the steering column, for example, can often be influenced by temperature and humidity. In many cases, a squeaking noise can be caused by dry or corroded universal joints in the steering intermediate shaft located between the steering shaft and the steering gear or rack.
Dayco To Showcase Technology, New Products At AAPEX 2015
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, will showcase its latest technology and products during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev., November 2 – 5, 2015. Built specifically with the professional technician and do-it-yourself customer in mind, Dayco will feature its Interactive
Modern Oil Changes And The Changing Functional Fluid & Filters Market
Gary Goms asks, “What ever happened to the $19.95 oil change?” The answer is that it disappeared along with the “dinosaur” oils of the day. Using the $19.95 oil change as an example, he explores how you can best meet the challenges of the modern fluids and filters market by looking at the costs involved.
